Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza
Crispy, Cheesy, Spicy Buffalo Chicken on Buttery French Bread
Take everything you love about Buffalo chicken wings and cheesy pizza, and put it on crispy, golden, garlic-buttered French bread—now you’ve got Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza, the ultimate game-day, party, or comfort food snack.
The crusty-yet-soft French bread is toasted with garlic butter, then loaded with shredded buffalo chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar, and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. It’s crispy, cheesy, spicy, and totally addictive.
Think of it as a cross between Buffalo chicken dip, garlic bread, and pizza—AKA, the best thing ever.
Why This Recipe Works
✔ Crispy French Bread Base = Perfect Crunch – The bread gets lightly toasted before adding toppings so it stays crispy outside, soft inside.
✔ Buffalo Chicken = Bold & Spicy – The shredded chicken is soaked in tangy Buffalo sauce, making every bite flavorful.
✔ Melty Cheese Overload – The mix of mozzarella + cheddar + optional blue cheese crumbles gives the pizza stretchy, gooey, cheesy goodness.
✔ No Pizza Dough Needed! – Fast & easy—ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings & Timing Summary
- Servings: 4-6 (makes 8 slices)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended!)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing (adds creaminess!)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (adds depth!)
For the French Bread Base:
- 1 large French bread loaf, cut in half lengthwise
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional, for extra tang!)
For Garnish:
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling
- ¼ cup chopped green onions or fresh parsley
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery (optional, for crunch!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Buffalo Chicken
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, melted butter, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Stir until fully coated and juicy.
💡 Pro Tip: If you want the chicken extra saucy, add another tablespoon of Buffalo sauce!
Step 2: Toast the French Bread Base
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the cut sides of the French bread with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly crispy.
💡 Why This Step? Pre-toasting prevents soggy bread and makes the pizza perfectly crispy!
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
- Spoon the Buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese crumbles on top.
💡 Want extra melty cheese? Add another layer after baking!
Step 4: Bake Until Golden & Melty
- Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- For an extra crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely!
Step 5: Finish with Toppings & Serve!
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sliced celery.
- Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately!
🔥 Now grab a slice and enjoy that crispy, cheesy, spicy, buttery goodness! 🔥
Pro Tips & Variations
✔ Extra Crispy Cheese: Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar on the crust edges before baking.
✔ Want More Heat? Add extra hot sauce or thinly sliced jalapeños on top.
✔ Make It a BBQ Chicken Pizza! Swap Buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce + caramelized onions.
✔ Prefer a Low-Carb Version? Use keto-friendly bread or low-carb tortillas instead.
Estimated Nutritional Information (Per Slice, 8 Total)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Protein: ~20g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Sugars: ~2g
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Sodium: ~700mg
Cheesy, crispy, and packed with protein—totally worth every bite!
Final Thoughts: The Easiest, Most Addictive Pizza Ever!
🔥 Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza is crispy, cheesy, spicy, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for game nights, parties, or just a fun twist on pizza night!
Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great!
- ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce Frank’s Red Hot recommended!
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing adds creaminess
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika adds depth
For the French Bread Base:
- 1 large French bread loaf cut in half lengthwise
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles optional, for extra tang!
For Garnish:
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling
- ¼ cup chopped green onions or fresh parsley
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery optional, for crunch!
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Buffalo Chicken
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, melted butter, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Stir until fully coated and juicy.
- 💡 Pro Tip: If you want the chicken extra saucy, add another tablespoon of Buffalo sauce!
Step 2: Toast the French Bread Base
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the cut sides of the French bread with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly crispy.
- 💡 Why This Step? Pre-toasting prevents soggy bread and makes the pizza perfectly crispy!
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
- Spoon the Buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese crumbles on top.
- 💡 Want extra melty cheese? Add another layer after baking!
Step 4: Bake Until Golden & Melty
- Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- For an extra crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely!
Step 5: Finish with Toppings & Serve!
- Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sliced celery.
- Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately!
- Now grab a slice and enjoy that crispy, cheesy, spicy, buttery goodness!
Notes
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